Total births
982
Boys' name · since 1941
Garon
982 babies named Garon in U.S. Social Security records since 1941, with the highest year being 1979. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 982
- total births
- 1941–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
982 boys have been named Garon since 1941, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Garon recorded 982 times among boys since 1941, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2017.
- 982 total births
- 1941–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
982 boys have been named Garon since 1941, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 982
- total births
- 1941–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Garon was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
31 babies were named Garon in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Garon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Garon's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1942, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Garon at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Garon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2017
- Peak year (1979)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Garon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Garon's strongest decade.
192 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Garon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 35
1940s
35 births
- 1950s 58
1950s
58 births
- 1960s
1960s
81 births
- 1970s
1970s
139 births
- 1980s
1980s
192 births
- 1990s
1990s
190 births
- 2000s
2000s
190 births
- 2010s
2010s
97 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 192 births (20% of all-time use).
How Garon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Garon's total volume
Garon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Garon by state
Where Garon concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Garon's total US births 1.6%
Even split
16 of 982 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Garon? ▼
Since 1941, Social Security records show 982 babies named Garon. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 31 births.
When was Garon most popular? ▼
Garon was most popular in the 1980s decade with 192 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Garon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Garon are Texas (16 births), California (10 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Garon been used? ▼
Garon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1941, spanning 77 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Garon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gary, Garrett, Garry, Garland, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Garon's data
- Garon's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (192 total births) through the 2010s (97) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Garons (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Garon
Nearby Names Like Garon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Garon
Gary Boy
#1133 902,152 births
Garrett Boy
#560 135,762 births
Garry Boy
#5071 47,670 births
Garland Boy
#5659 23,857 births
Garret Boy
#6480 13,247 births
Compare Garon side by side: Garon vs Gary Garon vs Garrett Garon vs Garry
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1941–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Garon: Baby Name Since 1941 - 982 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/garon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Garon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.